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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.96, 909.08 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.96, 909.08 and 410.12 is: 565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.96 : 909.08 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.96/909.08 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.96x = 909.08 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.96x = 372,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,831.89/658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.79

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